"There Had to Be a Better Way”: Why Mike Rendon Built Gate Sentry for HOAs

18/11/2025 1h 25min Temporada 2 Episodio 6
"There Had to Be a Better Way”: Why Mike Rendon Built Gate Sentry for HOAs

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In this episode of the Vision InSites Podcast, host Chris Anderson sits down with Mike Rendon, founder and CEO of Gate Sentry, for an eye-opening conversation about how a corporate strategist turned a gated-community frustration into one of the most innovative visitor management solutions in the security industry.From two decades in corporate leadership with companies like Bank of America, Unilever, and American Airlines, to running his own guard company and technology firm, Mike shares how his problem-solving mindset led to the creation of Gate Sentry — a tool now helping property managers and HOA boards across the country improve security, simplify operations, and reduce costs.They dive into:How a corporate background inspired a smarter, simpler approach to visitor managementWhy eliminating paper logs and hardware reduces risk and increases accountabilityHow technology can help guard companies improve efficiency and client trustThe future of intelligent access and automation in gated communitiesWhat it means to lead with innovation, empathy, and real-world experienceWhether you’re a property manager, HOA board member, or security operator, you’ll walk away with actionable insights on innovation, leadership, and how technology is reshaping private security — one gate at a time.

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